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Page 1The Oklahoma Photographer
The OklahomaPhotographer
Presented three times annually as the official publication of the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma Inc., the magazine’s purpose is to better inform and prepare the photographers of Oklahoma and to seek their active support and participation in PP of O activities.
Acceptance of advertising, press releases and other material does not imply endorsement of such by the association or editor/publisher. Permission is granted to similar photographic industry publications to reprint contents provided both the author and The Oklahoma Photographer are credited as the source.
Articles and photographs are welcomed, but the editor reserves the right to revise or refuse material.
2018 SUMMER ISSUE Volume 42, Number IIAbout the Cover . . .
President’s Message 3The Editor’s Desk 4Hard Rock Casino & Hotel 5Convention Schedule 6-7Image Competition Rules 8-11Member Galleries 12-13ACI Founder Obit 14Cindy Shaver Program 15Cris Duncan Program 16-17Erin Hernandez Program 18-19Heather Beadles/Jeremy Ridout Program 20-21Kimberly Smith Program 22-23Convention Registration 24
In This Issue . . .
www.photoxok.org
Editor Donald Hayden, Cr. Photog., F-PPO
3026 S. Cincinnati Ave.Tulsa, OK 74114(918) 743-2924
Complete financial information and the 990 forms for the Professional Photogra-phers of Oklahoma are available to any member of our regional states by contact-ing Michael Scalf Sr, Executive Director at P.O. Box 1779, Blanchard, OK 73010
“The Bear Necessities” by Kimberly Smith of Musk-ogee scored 96 points out of a possible 100 and received a distinguished print ribbon along with a judge’s ribbon from Adilfa Ford.
The award helped Smith receive the President’s Trophy - Highest Total Points - 517 points and become PPOK Photographer of the Year - Master Exhibit.
Among Smith’s image awards was one (“Hanging’ with my Peeps”) which received a perfect (100) score.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD 2018PRESIDENT
Leslie Hoyt, M. Photog., CPP 3832 E. 74th St.Tulsa OK 74136 (918) 200-9436
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
Eldora Horton23991 E. 930 Rd.
Thomas, OK 73669(580) 661-2836
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Gary Box, M. Photog., Cr. 2120 E. Dewey
Sapulpa, OK 74066(918) 224-7838
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMichael Scalf Sr., M. Photog., Cr., CPP, API
P.O. Box 1779, Blanchard, OK 73010 Phone (405) 485-4456
E-Mail: [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF OKLAHOMA INC.
Clay Allen, M. Photog., CPP(918) 307-1377
Johnny Holland(405) 641-1820
Valarie Clayton(580) 335-5947
BOARD OFFICERS
Shannon Ledford(918) 688-0949
Rhonda Smith(580) 467-2161
Laurie Biby(918) 808-7740
Term Expiring 2019
Term Expiring 2018
Elise Breeding, CPP 2801 Saddle Springs Trail
Piedmont OK 73078 (405) 208-3942
Dawn Muncy, M. Photog., Cr. CPP 220 West Randolph Ave.
Enid OK 73701(580) 233-0570
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From the President’s Desk . . .
By Gary Box, M. Photog., Cr.
Gary Box
Never stop learning. Never stop growing. That’s something I have always lived by. I was fortunate to have had a dad who pushed me to learn when I was young. He kept giving me things to do and try to figure out. Later in life, he admitted to me that he was just trying to shut me up, LOL. He kept giving me things he thought I would not be able to do. It didn’t work. Every challenge he gave me, I got it. With each challenge that I overcame, it just made me hungry for more.
I am still that way today. No matter how much I know, I don’t know it all. And I keep trying to learn and grow. From a technical standpoint, an artistic point of view and as a business as well.
I see a lot of experienced photographers at conventions that don’t at-tend many programs. That’s not me. I am in most programs, iPad in hand, taking notes. Although few concepts are Earth-shattering to me now, I can always find some little nuggets of info in almost every program I attend. Maybe it’s a portrait idea. A new marketing spin. Or simply a different way of looking at something I have been looking at for years.
So far this year, I have attended about 30 programs at conventions. I have gone to Imagin-gUSA, SYNC, PPOK. I took a video workshop and a PPA Super Monday with Heather Beadles and Jeremy Ridout. So I am not only a teacher, but a student as well.
I have pages of notes that I go back through when I get home. I love the act of taking notes. It seems like my brain processes the information bet-ter if it goes in my ears and out through my hand in the form of notes, so more sinks in as I hear it. And then I can review again later.
We are fortunate today with all the learning op-portunities we have. Many years ago, we only got to really learn 3 or 4 times a year at state, regional and national conventions. Now the information flows non stop on line, many workshops, travel-ing shows, etc. But I still find that one of the best is meeting together with other photographers at conventions.
Not only is there great program-ming over a variety of topics, but the camaraderie with fellow pros.
Our annual convention, Photo-Expo and our print competition are right around the corner. I hope to see everyone there learning right along with me.
Never stop learning; Never stop growing
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By Don HaydenCr. Photog., F-PPO
But it didn’t matter what it was - a western, a romance, a mystery, whatever.
About once a month we’d get to go to a bigger town and could be a little more choosy about to watch.
I don’t have to go back to my childhood to realize what a boon the cell phone is - just back to my newspaper days -especially The Tulsa Tribune (an afternoon edition).
Most stories were published around noon which meant calling stories in by whatever means you could find (usu-ally a pay phone).
Wow.With a cell phone you could just go to a park, put it on
speaker phone and dictate a story.When I was that kid I was talking about earlier, it was all
“party line.”However you could determine if a call was for you
depending on how many rings there and what duration they were.
If the phone rang three long times, it was for my uncle (Frank) and grandmother. If it was two longs and two shorts, it was for my other uncle (Delmar).
If you wanted to make a long distance call you would make a really long ring (hand crank); the operator would ask who you wanted to call and she would make the con-nection.
I have one of those dinosaurs - all the contacts shown on a piece of paper on a little shelf below the mouthpiece.
When I think about even a low level teckie like myself (compared to millenniums) being able to hold a tablet or cell phone in my hands and watch a movie I think of days gone by where I would have scoffed to think that possible.
When I was a lad of about eight and spent my summers with my uncle and grandmother, I got to see a movie once every couple of weeks when this big truck would roll into town and back up to an open lot next to the feed store.
The store had an “L-shaped” brick wall which was painted white to project the movie onto and the open lot would be filled with folding chairs.
Large sheets of canvas covered access to keep non-payers out.
The switchboard office (more about this later) was inside the movie so the operator go to see the movie for free.
I think we grumbled about having to pay 15 cents to at-tend the show.
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HARD ROCK HOTEL and CASINOWow! What a difference six years can make.The last ttime the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma had its state convention at the Hard Rock there were just over 350 rooms.• Now, each of the 454 rooms and suites at Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino Tulsa offers some of the best state-of-the-art amenities in Oklahoma. Posh, sleek and styl-ishly comfortable, it’s no surprise that some guests never want to leave. Wrap yourself in the soothing touch of high thread count linens. And our beds are triple-sheeted to provide a delightfully cozy sleeping experi-ence. Beyond the bed, each room is full of amenities specifically designed to make your stay a hit. All hotel rooms and suites are non-smoking
• 37” plasma TVs• Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet
connection• iPod® docking station alarm clock• In-room safeSTANDARD ROOMThere’s nothing standard about our standard guest rooms.
Each is a modern sanctuary that provides a respite from all the exciting things we have to offer.
• King Bed – Cherokee Tower• Double Queen Beds – Cherokee Tower• King Bed – Hard Rock Hotel TowerDouble Queen Beds – Hard Rock Hotel Tower Coffee mak-
ers with coffee and assorted teasOur complimentary services go beyond the property. We of-
fer transportation to and from Tulsa International Airport. The shuttle leaves Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa every hour, on the hour, upon request from 5 AM to 10 PM. To arrange a pickup, call our valet service at 918.384.7673.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers free valet service 24/7. Located on the East and West side of the property.
Since the editor is “food-driven” - here are some eating places to try - HWY 66 Dine - All-American classics get a
rock-and-roll twist at the HWY 66 Diner. This fan-favorite dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24/7/365.
McGill’ on 19 - Go from deli-ciously tempting stakes on the ca-sino floor to deliciously tempting
steaks at McGill’s on 19, located on the top floor of the Hard Rock Hotel. With an upscale menu, expanded wine offerings and a breathtaking panoramic view unequaled in the state of Oklahoma, it truly is the ultimate fine-dining experience.
Enjoy your meal in one of four private dining booths located in the center of the restaurant. Each is elevated to provide an unobstructed view. And be sure to take in the sights from the outdoor balcony with beauti-ful landscapes to the east and west.
McGill’s on 19 also includes two private dining rooms for business or dinner meet-ings that include state-of-the-art audio-visual technology.
When it comes to the finest fine-dining experience, there are many options. But only one choice. Join us Tuesday through Saturday. Call 918.384.7500 for reserva-tions.
Champions Grill - overlooking the beautiful golf course at Chero-kee Hills Golf Club, it’s the ideal
retreat to snack at the turn. But you don’t need your golf clubs to indulge in the tempting choices you’ll find on the breakfast and lunch menu. From fresh fruit and muffins to cheeseburg-ers and sandwiches, Champions Grill will help you forget all about your scorecard.
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill - It’s easy to lose track of time at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. Casual fare feeds a casually fun atmosphere, where flat-screen TVs feature sporting events throughout the restaurant.
Enjoy a wide variety of menu items like rotisserie chicken, meat-loaf, fried bologna sandwiches, and Toby’s very own chicken-fried steak and country gravy recipe.
It’s the ideal place to find homestyle food at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. And be sure to stop by the Toby Keith shop to add some merchandise to your collection.
The Perfect Cup - Looking for a place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa to stay well grounded? The Perfect Cup proudly brews Starbucks® coffee. Here, something is always brewing. Looking for a place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa to stay well grounded? The Perfect Cup proudly brews Starbucks® coffee. Here, something is always brewing.
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State Convention - August 11-13, 2018Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saturday - August 11, 20187 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Desk Open 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Judges Breakfast.............................................................................Bear Room 8 a.m Print Committee..............................................................................Sequoyah 38:30 a.m. – Noon Print Judging...................................................................................Sequoyah 3 8:30 a.m. – Noon Club 79 Hosted by Steve Ervin .................................. .......... Sequoyah 4 Noon – 1:15 p.m. Judges Luncheon............................................................................Bear RoomNoon – 1:15 p.m. Past Presidents Luncheon............................................................Council Board1:15 p.m. – until ?? Print Judging resumes....................................................................Sequoyah 3 1:15 p.m. – until ?? Club 79 Hosted by Steve Ervin ..................................................Sequoyah 42 p.m. – 4 p.m. Trade Show Open.........................................................................Sequoyah 43:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Grand Opening of Convention 2018..............................................Sequoyah 4 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Welcome New Members and Mentors...........................................Sequoyah 43:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Business Meeting - All Members Attend.......................................Sequoyah 44 p.m. – 6 p.m. Speaker Cindy Shaver – Sponsored by ACI ...............................Sequoyah 4 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner on your own 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Trade Show Open.........................................................................Sequoyah 47:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Cash Bar, Live Auction Black and White Party.........................Sequoyah 4 10:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. Hospitality
Sunday - August 12, 20187 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration Desk Open 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Speaker Cris Duncan – Sponsored by Miller’s.............................Sequoyah 4 10 a.m. – Noon Trade Show Open..........................................................................Sequoyah 4 11 a.m. – Noon Speaker Cris Duncan – Sponsored by Miller’s .............................Sequoyah 4 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. NILMDTS Presentation Speaker Lorri Sisemore...........................Sequoyah 42 p.m. – 5 p.m. Speaker Erin Hernandez-Reisner.................................................Sequoyah 4 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cash Bar5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception & Officer Portraits.........................................................Sky Room6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Awards Banquet..............................................................................Sky Room10 p.m.– 11:30 p.m Hospitality
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State Convention - August 13-29, 2018Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Monday - August 13, 20187 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration Open8:30 a.m. – Noon Heather Beather & Jeremy Ridout..............................................Sequoyah 4 Noon – 11:30 p.m. Board Meeting Luncheon................................................................Bear RoomNoon – 11:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own11:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kimberly Smith...............................................................................Sequoyah 44 p.m. Convention Ends - Have a Safe Trip Home
Our Speakers
Cindy Shaver Cris DuncanErin Hernandez-Reisner
Saturday 4-6 p.m. Sunday 2- 5 p.m.Sunday 8 a.m.- 11 a.m.Sunday 11 a.m. -Noon
Heather Beadles Jeremy Ridout Kimberly SmithMonday 1:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.Monday 8:30 a.m - Noon Monday 8:30 a.m - Noon
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2018 PPOK PHOTOGRAPHICCOMPETION RULESREAD CAREFULLY!
All entries must be registered at www.printcompetition.comThe Professional Photographers of Oklahoma (PhotoXOK)
annual photographic competition offers two separate divisions for entries. The divisions are Photographic Open and Artist. Participants, also referred to as makers or entrants, can enter cases in one or both divisions. The term “case” consists of the combined 6 top scoring entries entered by that maker for each division. Only digital entries will be judged.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULESELIGIBILITY 1. All members of the Professional Photographers of
Oklahoma, Inc. (PPOK) are eligible to enter the Photographic Competition. PPOK members who meet the requirements de-fined below may enter the General Exhibition or, if qualified, the Masters’ Exhibition.
2. Non-resident (out of state) members of the associa-tion can compete in the Photographic Competition and are eligible to win any award, under which category they might qualify, as long they have paid registration fees and physi-cally attend the event.
3. Participants who are not PPOK members, and who live outside of Oklahoma may enter the Out-of-State Exhibi-tion.
DEADLINE1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE UPLOADED ONLINE
at www.printcompetition.com BY 11PM (CST) TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018. No exceptions will be made except by the Print Chairman, and only in extreme circumstances.
2. No changes to your entries are permitted once the entry deadline has passed. No refunds will be issued after the entry fee is paid.
FEES1. $10.00 per image/album for PPOK members, includ-
ing PPOK out of state members.2. $15.00 per image/album for non-members of PPOK.
Non-member residents of Oklahoma are NOT eligible for awards, but will receive print scores. Non-member out of state entrants are only eligible for the Out of State trophy.
VIEWING CONDITIONS FOR JUDGINGMonitor Settings: D65, 120 cd/m2, 2.20 gamma
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIGITAL ENTRIES1. Files must be sized so the longest dimension is 4000
pixels. Each file must contain an embedded color profile of either sRGB or Adobe RGB1998 and be saved at a JPEG quality setting of 10. In most cases, total file size should not exceed 3.5 MP. Larger files will be accepted when necessary so long as they are JPEG/10.
2. Files are to be spelled and capitalized the way you want it printed and the title announced.
3. There is not a limit to the number of entries submit-ted by each maker.
SCORING ENTRIES: Juries will judge in open session and follow the PPA affiliated association judging procedures. The point system is used with scores ranging from 100 to 65 as follows:
Exceptional 100-95Superior 94-90Excellent 89-85Deserving of Merit 84-80Above Average 79-75Average 74-70Below Exhibition Standards 69-65
The final score shall be the official score on these and on any challenged entry.
PHOTOGRAPHIC OPEN SPECIFIC RULESThe purpose of this competition is to allow photographers
to enter digital images and/or digital albums to be judged against a standard of excellence using the 12 Elements of a Merit Image.
1. Entrant must have captured and created the original exposure or exposures.
2. All processing, manipulation and rendering, must be done by the entrant or under their direct supervision.
3. The entrant has obtained and has access to all neces-sary releases (model or property) and agrees to hold PPOK harmless against all claims and liabilities arising out of PPOK’s display, publication and promotion or other use of each image submitted to PPOK.
4. The entrant’s name shall not appear anywhere in or on the face of the entry.
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5. Makers may enter any number of entries. Their “case” will consist of their top six images they entered in Photographic Open. An album entry counts as one entry in the Photographic Open case.
6. No entry will be eligible if it has been made under the supervision of an instructor or as a class assignment. All images submitted must be self-directed. Images created in an educational envi-ronment under direct supervision from an instructor are ineligible.
7. Any entry that has been created from a photograph, portrait, graphic or any other artwork pro-duced by another person is a violation of the competition rules and will not be judged, accepted or displayed. If an entry, in the good-faith opinion of the PPOK, violates copyright, trademark or any other applicable law, that entry shall not be displayed or published.
8. No two entries shall be of the same subject.9. Entries previously entered in a PPOK Photographic
Competition will be disqualified. An image that has been awarded a merit in PPA or a PPA District will be disquali-fied, including any image from a merited album.
EXHIBITION DETAILSA maker may enter unlimited entries in the exhibition for
which he or she qualifies. The entrant may also enter a case in the Artist Exhibition/Division.
1. GENERAL EXHIBITION— This exhibition is open to all members who do not hold the PPA Master of Photography and/ or Master Artist degree. Entries may be made in any of the print categories (see below).
a) FIRST TIME ENTRANT—(special subset of the GENERAL EXHIBITION) Any member who is entering 1st time in any State, Regional, or National photographic competition which is affiliated with PPA is eligible for this category. First time entrants in this division are eligible for a special trophy and entry forms should be marked accord-ingly.
2. MASTERS EXHIBITION — This exhibition is open to members who hold the PPA Master of Photography and/or Master Artist degree. Entries may be made in any of the print categories.
3. OUT OF STATE EXHIBITION — This exhibi-tion is open to entrants living outside of Oklahoma. Out of State entries are eligible only for the “Out of State” plaque unless the entrant is a PPOK member, has paid registration fees and physically attends the event, in which case they will be eligible for all state awards.
4. NON-MEMBER EXHIBITION – This exhibi-tion is open to Oklahoma residents who are not members of PPOK. These entries will be judged for scores only; they
are not eligible for awards.5. ARTIST EXHIBITION – This exhibition is open
to general or master members and is a separate entry case. Note: a maker may enter a case for the Artist Exhibition (Artist Division) in addition to (or instead of) their case for Photographic Open. See Artist Exhibit Rules for details.
AWARD CATEGORIESNote: Black & White or Color may be entered in the
same category.1. MP - Man’s Portrait - one male subject only2. WP - Woman’s Portrait - one female subject only3. CP - Child’s Portrait- one subject only4. GP - Group Portrait - two or more subjects, includ-
ing pets5. WE - Weddings - pertaining to brides or candid
wedding images6. C/I - Commercial/Industrial - commercial or indus-
trial subject matter7. U1 - Unclassified 1 - scenic, landscapes, and still
life photographic art8. U2 - Unclassified 2 - people and animate objects
not fitting the portrait category9. EA- Event Albums - All photographs from one
event10. Classic Portraiture –Image straight from camera
with no or minor blemish retouching. Presentation matting is allowed.
DIGITAL ALBUM ENTRY RULESSee Video Tutorial: www.ppa.com/ipc_tutorials1. All page/spread files must have the longest file
dimension at 4000 pixels, have an embedded color profile of either sRGB or Adobe RGB1998 and saved at a JPEG quality setting of 10.
2. Each page/spread file may contain as many images as you desire.
3. An entry shall contain a minimum of 5 page/spread files up to 36 page/spread files.
4. Files are to be numbered in viewing order using two digits, i.e. 01jpg, 02 jpg, 03 jpg, etc.
5. All individual files must be compressed into a single ZIP file. ZIP file are to be spelled and Capitalized the way you want it printed.
6. Entries will be disqualified if the photographer’s name, studio name or title appears on the front of the entry.
7. Albums are only allowed in the Photographic Open division.
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ARTIST SPECIFIC RULESThe purpose of this competition is to allow the entrant to demonstrate their art skills and expertise. Entries will be judged for digital, artistic and technical proficiency. Entries can be created using digital compositing or com-puter graphic (such as digital painting or both) techniques or a combination of both. Entries will also be judged on the presentation of the final artwork, as defined in the 12 Elements of a Merit Image. All entries must be “original work.”
1. Entries may be reproduced from existing photo-graphs, portraits, graphics or any other artwork so long as the entrant is prepared to provide appropriate written documentation indicting permission for usage. This docu-mentation may be requested by PPOK before, during or after the competition. If an entry, in the good-faith opinion of the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma Second Vice President, violates copyright, trademark or any other applicable law and cannot be proven otherwise, that entry shall be disqualified.2. All processing, manipulation, artwork or rendering must be done by the entrant.3. Entries will be disqualified if the photographer’s name, studio name or title appears on the entry.4. Entries previously entered in a PPOK Exhibition will be disqualified. Any image that has been awarded an exhibition merit in PPA or a PPA District will be disquali-fied.5. There is no limit to the number of entries submit-ted per entrant. The 6 top scoring Artist images by the maker will define the Artist “print case”. 6. No entry will be eligible that has been made under the supervision of an instructor, during class time or as a class assignment.7. No two entries shall be of the same subject.8. Entries in the Artist category can include any type of subject. There are no subcategories in this division.9. All Artist entries must include at least one guide or reference image to show the work performed on the resulting entry. The guide images must be included on the submitted digital canvas.
AWARDS FOR EXHIBITING1. Selection of entries to be exhibited will be made by the 2nd Vice President and the print committee when judging is completed. The number of points necessary for viewing is determined at that time.
2. The best accepted entry in each the General and Masters category within the Photographic Open division will be awarded a First Place plaque. The best accepted entry in the Artist division will be awarded a First Place plaque. Awards will be given to the best entries of the vari-ous categories and divisions by the majority vote of the judges in closed session.3. The judges may also, at their discretion, give as many as two Distinguished Print ribbons and as many as two Honorable Mention ribbons in each division.4. Plaques will be given for the most outstanding body of work submitted. Plaques awarded for total points are determined by adding together the top 6 scoring images of all entries by each entrant in his or her case with the highest print case total winning. In case of a tie, the major-ity vote of the judges decides the winner.a) Past Presidents’ Plaque for the best entry in the General Exhibition.b) The Directors’ Plaque for the best entry in the Masters Exhibition.c) Two Presidents Plaques for the persons with the most total points from all his/her entries in the General and Masters Exhibitions. These awards will be designated as the “Oklahoma Photographer of the Year—General Divi-sion” and “Oklahoma Photographer of the Year—Masters Division.”5. Oklahoma Certified Professional Photographer Trophy will be awarded to the PPA Certified entrant with the highest scoring entry.6. The Out of State Trophy will be awarded to the person living outside Oklahoma with the most total points from his or her case in the Out of State Division, unless that entrant is a PPOK Member who has paid the conven-tion registration fees and is in attendance at the convention, in which case they are eligible for any member awards.7. Nelson-Helt Memorial Scholarship for total case points for the First time entry in General Division.8. Members’ Choice plaque for the print with the most votes by registered convention attendees.9. Judges may give “Judges’ Choice” ribbons for prints selected by individual judges at their discretion.10. Classic Portraiture plaque will be awarded for the best classic entry.11. PPOK will not give awards other than those al-ready stated without prior approval of the Board of Direc-tors
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The 12 ElementsThe Photographic Exhibitions Committee (PEC) of PPA
uses the 12 elements below as the “gold standard” to define a merit image. PEC trains judges to be mindful of these ele-ments when judging images to the PPA merit level and to be placed in the International Print Exhibit at Imaging USA, the annual convention.
The use of these 12 elements connects the modern practice of photography and its photographers to the historical prac-tice of photography begun nearly two centuries ago.
Twelve elements have been defined as necessary for the success of an art piece or image. Any image, art piece, or photograph will reveal some measure of all twelve elements, while a visually superior example will reveal obvious consid-eration of each one
The Twelve elements listed below are in accordance to their importance.
1.) Impact is the sense one gets upon viewing an image for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion. There can be impact in any of these twelve elements.
2.) Technical excellence is the print quality of the im-age itself as it is presented for viewing. Retouching, manipu-lation, sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting, and correct color are some items that speak to the qualities of the physi-cal print.
3.) Creativity is the original, fresh, and external expres-sion of the imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.
4.) Style is defined in a number of ways as it applies to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or sim-ply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are ap-propriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.
5.) Composition is important to the design of an im-age, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker.
6.) Presentation affects an image by giving it a finished look. The mats and borders used, either physical or digital, should support and enhance the image, not distract from it.
7.) Color Balance supplies harmony to an image. An image in which the tones work together, effectively sup-porting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect.
8.) Center of Interest is the point or points on the image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of inter-est. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest.
9.) Lighting—the use and control of light—refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image. Whether the light applied to an image is manmade or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image.
10.) Subject Matter should always be appropriate to the story being told in an image.
11.) Technique is the approach used to create the image. Printing, lighting, posing, capture, presentation media, and more are part of the technique applied to an image.
12.) Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image
The Judging Panel
Cary Garrison Edmond
(Jury Chair)
Cris DuncanLubbock, Texas
Gary MeekHot Springs Ark,.
Aileen Harding Houston, Texas
Cindy Shaver Huntsville, Ala
Kathy MeekHot Springs Ark,.
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“SunsetSail”
by Carrie
Hollandof
OklahomaCity
“Lady ofShallot”
by AnnabelValencia
ofLawton
“Pedigreed”by Jen
Hargroveof
Big PineyWyoming
“SoftballPrincess”
by Mandy
Womackof
Lawton
“Tea Time”by
MelissaScott
ofTecumseh
“December’sWintryBreath”
by ValarieClaytoh
ofFrederick
“Keep itBetween
the Lines”by
Laurie Bibyof
Broken Arrow
Member Images Gallery I
“Look IntoMy Eyes”
by Willo
Wallaceof
Edmond
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“Fall Beauty”by
ShannonLedford
ofSapulpa
“VoluptuousVixen”
by Dawn
Muncyof
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Funeral services for Donald J. “Don” Lohnes, 93, long time sponsor of programs for the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma were held July 6 at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church in Cedar Fall, Iowa
He graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1943 and attended the Navy Photography School in Pensacola, Fla. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an aerial photographer in the Pacific.
After the war, he worked as a portrait photogra-pher and opened his own studio in 1952 - Pierce Photography Stu-dio which later became Lohnes Photography for over 25 years. He traveled annually
to area high schools taking more than 3,000 senior pictures. His was the first studio in Iowa to go into full color photog-raphy.
In 1967 he also began operation of American Professional Color Corporation, now American Color Imaging, selling the
Donald J. “Don” Lohnes
business in 1999 to his daughter, Lisa Lane and her hus-band, Mark.He worked at ACI until retiring at age 75.
He sold the business to his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mark Lane. Even though he retired, he was known to pop into the lab for regular visits. He recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of ACI with every-one.
He was also instrumental in the cre-ation of the photography program at Hawkeye Community College, and is the author of the book, “Photography in the Cedar Valley, 1846-2005.”
Don was a member of Professional Photographers of America where he earned his Master and Craftsman degrees. He was inducted as an Honorary Fellow of the American Society of Photographers in 2017 and was Past President of Iowa Professional Photographers and numerous other imag-ing boards.
He was Past President of the Waterloo Rotary Club and had been an Elder and Deacon at First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church before joining Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church. Don was recog-nized as the Courier’s 8 over 80 in 2015 and was a life mem-ber of Cedar Falls AMVETS Post #49.
He was inducted into the East High School Hall of Fame and was co-founder of the Hawkeye Community College Photography Program.
ACI Founder, Sponsor Dies
Cindy Shaver, M. Photog., Cr. CPP from Huntsville, Ala. will show that it helps to be a child at heart yourself, and to actually love children.
As a mother of three and now a Mimi to three (almost
four), I am all about the personality shining through in images of children. I love a real laugh, a shy look, some sassy attitude, and even a stoic glare.
In 2016 she was voted as Hunts-ville Top 10 Wedding Photogra-pher and in 2015 invited
to join the American Society of Photographers.
Also in 2016 she was a Bronze Medalist in International Print Competition, Professional Photog-raphers of America Elite Member
Her program will show you some of my best tips and trick to evoke true emotion with children during a photo shoot. It’s all about having fun, having NO
Cindy Shaver
pride, and relating to the child.From the moment they walk into your studio space or
meet you on location until the press of the shutter, it all matters.
Join her as we enter the mind of a child and learn how to capture some true personality in children’s portraiture.
It’s All About the Expression
Saturday 4-6 p.m.
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Lighting For SalesCris and Deanna Dun-
can operate Cj Duncan Photography in Lubbock, Texas. They have had the honor of photographing everything from wed-dings to families to cor-porate clients and even two presidents.
In over a dozen years, they ave been published in numerous national magazines and acquired many industry accolades including GIA (Grand Imaging Award).
In their program - Light-ing For Sales - you will learn techniques, principles and how to make a living with the end in mind to ensure profitable sessions.
“Photography is an art that melds light and subject together to create an unforgettable im-age. By combining your artistic vision with the mastery of the technical science of photography, you can create the images that you see in your dreams.
It is not a recipe - it’s knowing what each ingredient does so you can create your own signature style.
How do you do this? You learn lighting. Strobes, off-cam-era, studio, location, natural light, mixed light and more--they each can help you propel your business.
This weekend, we will dive deep into lighting and storytell-ing for portrait and commercial work.
Join Cris Duncan for a fun, interactive experience where you will:
Learn lighting--Lighting anywhere, in any situation with
Sunday 8 a.m.- 11 a.m.Sunday 11 a.m. -Noon
Cris Duncan
any light.Learn lighting principles - Why does it do that? Learn how
to see and evaluate light and how can it work for you.You will stretch, laugh, be refreshed and discover new tools
to add to your photographic skill set. In a relaxed environ-ment, you will explore the psychology behind the sales process.
What do people want? How can you light the images in a way that speaks to the client?
Lighting for Sales is the melding of the technical, psycho-logical and artistic parts of photography to allow you to create a narrative and then construct the image using color, key, design and lighting that supports the client story. Whether it be a simple headshot, a family portrait, senior announcement or advertising piece, walk away with skills that will elevate your craft and business.
Whether you have been photographing three years or 30, after this class, you will be able to combine technical skills with design and compositional elements to confidently deliver your very best for clients.
Every time. Guaranteed. Cris is the founder of Find Your Find Your Focus Photo-
graphic Education
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Now I Lay Me Down To SleepCapture the Moment - Using your photography skills
for a treasured memory.A special presentation by Lorri Sisemore
from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
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“Life isn’t always easy, but it is beautiful,” said Erin Hernandez-Reisner of Kansas City, Mo
After receiving my Bachelor in Fine Art Photography and minor in Art History I went on to study Marketing.
Everyday people buy, and yet no one wants to be sold. It is my
job to make each im-age tell a story, grab the heart, and create beauty in this wonderful crazy world.
I have been the cre-ative director and head photographer for EA Bride magazine, have been featured on the cov-er of several magazines, and have had art archived with the National Library of Congress. I also teach other photographers through, workshops, conferences, and mentorships.
In her program - In Person Sales & Workflow she will share the strategies that increased her wedding sales to $10,000 and allowed her to take fewer clients, but make still $3-4,000 per portrait session.
“My step-by-step approach will guide you through in person sales and show how I make 6 figures working only 20 hours per week.”
Before receiving my BFA in Photography and Minor in Art History from Emporia State University, I was a performer. I even met my husband in an opera. Growing up in perfor-mance taught me lighting, directing, and posing. Each step strategically choreographed on stage laid the foundation for a fun and authentic approach to photography, resulting in
elegant works of art. My business began when the first wedding I photo-
graphed won international awards and was published. Since then my images have graced the covers of 10 maga-zines and have been published in print more than 60 times. The goal is for our couples to see their pure love, tears, and joyous moments unfold like a classic novel.
People aren’t just meant to remember, we are designed to feel. Our images are honest, crisp with true color, and built to be beautiful. We want you to look at your life and say, “This is Magnificent!”
Our business began on Jan. 20, 2007 when we photo-graphed our first wedding in a blizzard! Still friends with that lovely couple to this day.
The goal is for my couples to see their pure love, tears, and joyous moments unfold like a classic novel. Through-
out the day I direct, pose, and watch the moments unfold. I want your images to be honest, creative, crisp with true color, and built to be beautiful.
Our most popular package is $6,500 and is designed to cover a full wedding with the album included. That also includes an engagement session in Kansas City. You can add travel fees to your package and we can photograph your engagement anywhere in the world.
We have a wonderful studio, nestled in the nationally ac-claimed crossroads arts district of Kansas City, we are located in the historic Firestone building and love to meet couples to talk about their day.
My work has graced the cover of 10 magazines and has been in print more than 60 times. With 30 real wedding pub-lished in print as well
In Person Sales & Workflow
Erin Hernandez-Reisner
Sunday 2- 5 p.m.
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Take Your Business Higher Than You Ever Thought PossibleHow do some studios still thrive with amazing sales aver-
ages when it seems there are cheap, low cost photographers on every corner? What is the secret to building a business that is sustainable, profitable and rewarding?
Join Heather Beadles, M. Photog., CPP of Beadles Portraits in Stillwater and Jeremy Ridout, Portrait Artist, of Frisco, Texas as they provide an inside look at what it takes for each of their studios to average over $5,000 per client.
Learn how to create a client experience that will set the stage for high-end sales. Discover how to position your products and create images that will appeal to affluent clients. Develop an effec-tive system for in-person sales to demystify the sales process, handle objections, and sell with purpose.
Beadles started her journey to portraiture
long before she picked up a camera. Being the fourth genera-tion Oklahoman to grow up on her family’s 1889 Land Run Farm, family legacy is a integral part of her heritage. With a passion to encourage marriages and families, she studied Family Relations and Child Development at Oklahoma State Univer-sity.
After receiving a Master’s Degree in Counseling she went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. It was about that time that she was given her first “real” cam-era and the love of capturing faces and stories was born.
As a mother to four children, Heather completely under-stands the bittersweet emotion of being excited to see our kids grow and develop while also longing to make time slow down so that they can be enjoyed just a little longer at each stage. She knows that desperate internal desire to make sure each one of her own children know they belong and are deeply loved.
Heather believes that a family’s photographs have the inspiring power to provide hope and joy and serve as constant
reminders of who and what is most important in life. Her background in family studies and counseling give her a
unique ability to capture family dynamics and personality that stand the test of time and serve as a constant reminder of the family’s legacy.
For over 15 years Heather has been honing her artistic skills in composition, posing, lighting and color harmony. Over time her portraits have evolved from photographs into hand-painted portrait art.
By blending the crafts of photography and brush painting, subjects are no longer stuck with an artist’s “interpretation” of how they look, and as a result her embellished mixed media portrait paintings have become highly desired by her clients.
Invited to be a member of the American Society of Photog-raphers, she is sought after nationally as an instructor in the craft of photographic wall portraiture.
As a former airline pilot, Ridout knows what it’s like to want to hold onto time. During that period, both of my chil-dren were born.
“While I managed to be home for every Christmas and every Birthday, I was absent from just about everything else — and I missed my family terribly,” Ridout said
“It was during that season of my life that I began to study the art of fine portraiture. Wanting to chronicle my children’s childhood so I would never forget, I began taking pictures of my kids with a cheap camera.
But I soon wanted more. Never satisfied with ‘good enough’ my pictures soon turned into portraits and eventually into paintings.
My purpose, however, changed one day as I was driving my daughter home from karate. She asked for her most recent portrait to be displayed on the wall in her room. I was some-what surprised and asked her why.
“Because when I have a bad day at school,” she said, “or if I’m not feeling very pretty, I can look at myself on the wall and know that I am loved.”
In that moment, I realized: I’m not creating portraits for my own enjoyment. I’m creating them for my children’s well being!
As I longed to spend more and more time with my family, I began to realize that my portraits could help others as well... J. Ridout, Portrait Artist was born.
Today, my clients realize the importance of their family and how quickly they change.
My portraits constantly remind them who and what is most important to them. These portraits tell our children that no matter how busy and hectic our lives; no matter what hap-pens: They belong to a family that loves then, and they are always welcome.
Jeremy Ridout
Heather Beadles
Monday 8:30 a.m - Noon
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“I believe everyone has an artist inside them, waiting to come out. As photographers, we create art that is so meaning-ful and will touch the lives and hearts of so many for genera-tions to come.
Some photographers create their work very traditional, some are very modern, and some are very artistic. I believe the best works I have seen, contain a little of all three,” said Kimberly J. Smith, M. Photog., Cr., M. Artist, CPP of Muskogee. She also is a PPA Affiliated Juror.
With no formal training, she stepped out on faith, purchased her professional equipment and began taking classes.
Photography soon became a passion and she quickly learned that creating beautiful portraits and art was what she
was meant to do. “Mindset is
the key. Sometimes we are so focused on the technical aspect, that we forget to add in the artistic, the personal, the emotion. Don’t get me wrong... Technical is mandatory. We must know our craft and be confident in what we do so that we can be
free to add in the rest. Some of us, myself included, are off the charts right
brained. We live in the creative, fun, fly by the seat of your pants
mindset. While others are more left brained... you like rules, you
read the camera manual, you are beyond organized and have
Kimberly Smith
to have a plan. “Of course there are those of you who
seem to have it all together and are a good mixture of both. One isn’t necessarily better than the other, just different.
She truly believes in lifelong learning and that every competition and every journey to a new degree has pushed her to become a better, more creative photographer. Judging, competition and photography is her passion, and her family is
her love. With seven super loud but loving children, life can be a
bit chaotic, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She is blessed to have a job she truly loves.
“In this class we will discuss how to become more artistic, how to see things from a different view. We will learn differ-ent ways to get your creativity going and where to look for inspiration beyond photography.
“Join me and learn how to bring to light, your artist with-in.”
Bring to Light ... Your Artist Within
Monday 1:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.
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August 11-13, 2018
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$129.00 Best Value Early Full Registration + Banquet ................................................$_________$099.00 Early Full Registration ....................................................................................$_________$112.00 Full Registration (After Midnight Aug. 8) ......................................................$_________$040.00 Awards Banquet Ticket ($46 On-Site) .............................................................$ _________$ 25.00 Social & Trade Show Only.......................................................................... .....$_________$079.00 One Day Only ____Sat ____Sun ____Mon $99 On Site................................$_________$ 165.00 Non-Member Registration ...............................................................................$_________$025.00 Board of Directors Luncheon ..........................................................................$_________$025.00 Past Presidents Luncheon ..............................................................................$_________ Amount Included With This Registration ................................................. $_________
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PPO Fellowship Point Schedule Points Verified by*
Current PPA Member 1 List from PPAEnter PPOK PO Print Competition 3 Print Committee ChairEnter PPOK MA Print Competition 3 Print Committee ChairEach Entry receiving 80 or Above (1 each) Print Committee ChairPublish Article in PPOK Magazine 1 Copy of MagazinePresent a Less than 2 Hour Program at PPOK 2 President SignaturePresent a 2 Hour or More Program at PPOK 3 President SignaturePPOK Convention Chairman 2 President SignaturePPOK Committee Worker 1 President SignaturePPOK Print Room Worker 1 Print Committee ChairPPOK President 6 List of OfficersPPOK Exe Council 3 List of OfficersPPOK BOD Member 2 List of OfficersReceive PPOK National Award 8 List from PPAAchieve PPA Master Degree 10 List from PPAAchieve PPA Craftsman Degree 5 List from PPAAchieve PPA Master Artist Degree 10 List from PPAAchieve CPP Certification 5 List from PPA CPP Re-certification (each time) 5 List from PPAAttend any PPOK Function (1 per day) 1 List from SecretarySponsor New PPOK Member (1 each) 1 List from SecretaryParticipation in NILMDTS 1 NILMDS List Member of Local Guild 1 Guild List Total Achieved
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